81+ Words that rhyme with friend

Friend is a 1-syllable word with 81 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are end, spend, pretend. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of friend

noun
  1. a person you know well and regard with affection and trust; "he was my best friend at the university"
  2. an associate who provides cooperation or assistance; "he's a good ally in fight"
  3. a person with whom you are acquainted; "I have trouble remembering the names of all my acquaintances"; "we are friends of the family"

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Examples of "friend" in lyrics

See how friend is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Take it hit it pass it to a friend"
    11/5 — Garcia Vegas
  • "And don't you try to shake my hand or be my friend"
    2 Live Crew — Drop the Bomb
  • "It's not a threat; it's a promise, my friend!"
    2 Live Crew — Drop the Bomb

What do these rhymes mean?

bend
a circular segment of a curve; "a bend in the road
end
either extremity of something that has length; "the end of the pier"; "she knotted the end of the thread
pretend
imagined as in a play; "the make-believe world of theater"; "play money
send
cause to go somewhere; "The explosion sent the car flying in the air"; "She sent her children to camp
spend
pass time in a specific way; "how are you spending your summer vacation?" pay out; "spend money" spend completely

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "friend" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like end, spend, pretend create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with friend?
Words that rhyme with friend include: end, spend, pretend, bend, send, blend, attend, defend, comprehend, commend, and 71 more.
How many syllables does friend have?
Friend has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with friend?
There are 81 words that rhyme with friend: 81 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for friend in a song?
The strongest rhymes for friend in songwriting are end, spend, pretend. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with friend?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with friend include end, spend, pretend, bend, send. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: end, spend; 1-syllable: pretend, attend; 2-syllable: comprehend, recommend. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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